COVER THE GROUND


Meaning of COVER THE GROUND in English

phrasal

or cover ground

1. : to traverse a course or distance with satisfying speed

that new outfielder can really cover the ground

a bulldozer that covers the ground well

2. : to embrace or treat a subject or to perform or execute an assignment especially with thoroughness and efficiency

the lecturer covered the ground well

the book covers a lot of ground

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